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Storm damage roof report in Loudwater, Buckinghamshire
A careful look at the roof at your property in Loudwater, with photos and a written report.
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- New damp or leaks inside
- Lead lifted at abutments
When you need someone else
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Estimates of repair costs
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
How a storm damage roof report works in Loudwater
Our storm damage report gives you an independent, written record of how a storm has affected your roof. We record each area of damage, photograph it and note the likely cause. You can then give it to your insurer with your claim. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. We are not loss adjusters, and we can’t tell you whether a claim will succeed. Common reasons to book are damage from fallen branches or debris and new damp or leaks inside, across gutters and fascias, flashings and flat roofs.
Older cottages and houses around Loudwater may have roofs with little or no underlay. Without a sound underlay, any gap in the coverings lets water straight through. Finding where it gets in, and whether it’s old wear or new damage, decides what comes next. Wet battens and insulation in the loft are often the first clue.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Loudwater (HP10, HP11)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Storm damage roof reports around Loudwater
About 3.5 miles south lies Cliveden, a reminder of how long the area around Loudwater has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter: lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. If you look after a building like Loudwater Combined School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Loudwater is about 2 miles west of Beaconsfield, in Buckinghamshire. Roofs in Loudwater get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Buckinghamshire. Loudwater is one of the places in Buckinghamshire where we work. There’s also a page for Reading.
Storm damage roof reports in HP10 and HP11 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on London Road, Station Road and Loudwater Mill or anywhere close by, we can help. If you’re just outside Loudwater, we cover Beacon Hill (2 miles north-east), Forty Green (2 miles east), Penn (2 miles north), Knotty Green (2 miles north-east) and Beaconsfield (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Aylesbury (15 miles north), High Wycombe (3 miles north-west), Chesham (8 miles north-east), Marlow (4 miles south-west), Amersham (6 miles north-east) and Chalfont St Peter (6 miles east).
Landmarks near Loudwater
Around Loudwater, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Highcrest Academy and The Happy Union pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Bourne End station, roughly 2.2 miles south. A little further out are Eden (2.8 miles north-west) and High Wycombe Castle (2.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Loudwater include Holtspur Bank.
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Keep fallen slates or tiles as evidence if safe
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- File receipts for anything you pay for
The report is emailed to you, and you decide what to send to your insurer. It’s your record to use.
After a storm, look at the roof from the street or garden. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
Common roof problems in Loudwater
Landlords and building managers often need a written record after a storm. The report can be shared with owners, tenants or insurers.
Common reasons to book include:
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Loose or torn flashings
- Broken or displaced guttering
If you own a rental within reach of Bourne End station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Before booking anyone
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Their insurance cover
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Is VAT included in the price?
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes about one to two hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a smaller place like Loudwater, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets in another room
Book a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
Advice
Questions from Loudwater
Is my home in Loudwater listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you come out to Loudwater?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
Each policy has its own definition. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but your policy sets the actual test.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. We can record the damage in our report.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Loudwater
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Landlords and agents in Loudwater book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.